What are the current practice trends of hand therapists in the assessment and management of workers with Lateral Epicondylalgia in Australia? — YRD
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What are the current practice trends of hand therapists in the assessment and management of workers with Lateral Epicondylalgia in Australia? (1850)

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  1. Hand Works Occupational Therapy, Tuart Hill, WA, Australia

Lateral Epicondylalgia (LE) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders among workers. Despite the numerous treatments available to manage the symptoms of this common condition, there is currently no clinical evidence available to suggest long term functional relief, and no consensus on best practice to manage this condition.

Identify the current practice trends in LE management among hand therapists in Australia.

Online surveys were distributed to hand therapists via the AHTA and the OTWA Hand Interest Group.

 Data collection commenced in March 2015 and will continue to the end of July 2015. Appropriate descriptive data analyses will then be completed after this period.

Findings will assist in the development of a best practice approach to the management of LE.